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Dinematichthyidae (Viviparous brotula)
Etymology: Paradiancistrus: Named for its most similar genus, Diancistrus; cuyoensis: Named for its type locality, Cuyo Islands, NE Palawan, Philippines.
More on authors: Schwarzhans, Møller & Nielsen.
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ecology
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 33 m (Ref. 57884). Tropical
Western Pacific: Philippines.
Size / Weight / Age
Maturity: Lm ?  range ? - ? cm
Max length : 3.6 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 57884); 5.7 cm SL (female)
Short description
Identification keys | Morphology | Morphometrics
Dorsal soft rays (total): 76 - 81; Anal soft rays: 62 - 65; Vertebrae: 42 - 43. The species is characterized by the following: vertebrae 11+31-32=42-43, dorsal fin rays 76-81, anal fin rays 62-65; large eyes (2.4-2.5% SL); lower preopercular pores 1; outer pseudoclasper narrow wing-shaped, moderately long; inner pseudoclasper a long thin flap, anteriorly joined to outer pseudoclasper forming a u-shaped structure, with supporter; moderately broad scale patch on cheek with 5-7 scale rows on upper cheek, no scales on operculum; the head profile with a stubby snout (Ref. 57884).
Body shape (shape guide): elongated; Cross section: compressed.
Solitary in reef crevices to 33 m, cryptic (Ref 90102).
Life cycle and mating behavior
Maturity | Reproduction | Spawning | Eggs | Fecundity | Larvae
Schwarzhans, W., P.R. Møller and J.G. Nielsen, 2005. Review of the Dinematichthyini (Teleostei, Bythitidae) of the Indo-West-Pacific. Part I. Diancistrus and two new genera with 26 new species. The Beagle, Records of the Museum and Art Galleries of the Northern Territory 21:73-163. (Ref. 57884)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 130435: Version 2025-2)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Human uses
Fisheries: of no interest
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